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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.94, 948.38 and 456.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.94, 948.38 and 456.15 is: 684.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.94 : 948.38 = 456.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.94/948.38 = 456.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.94x = 948.38 × 456.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.94x = 432,603.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,603.54/631.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.56

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